The Fluke 1587/MDT FC Advanced Motor and Drive Troubleshooting Kit combines digital insulation testing with full-function multimetry in a single portable instrument. Designed for engineers and technicians diagnosing electric motors and variable frequency drive systems, this kit delivers insulation resistance measurement from 0.01 MΩ to 2 GΩ across five selectable test voltages, plus comprehensive DMM capabilities including AC/DC voltage, resistance, capacitance, frequency, temperature, and current measurement. The 1587 FC integrates a VFD low-pass filter for accurate readings in drive environments, live circuit detection that inhibits testing above 30 V terminal voltage, and PI/DAR measurements with TrendIt™ trending capability. Auto-discharge of capacitive voltage completes in less than 0.5 seconds for loads up to 1 μF. The included i400 AC current clamp measures 1 A to 400 A AC with 1 mA/Amp output and accepts conductors up to 32 mm diameter.
Technical Specifications
Insulation Testing
• Measurement range: 0.01 MΩ to 2 GΩ
• Test voltages: 50 V, 100 V, 250 V, 500 V, 1000 V (±20%, -0% accuracy)
• Short-circuit test current: 1 mA nominal
• Maximum capacitive load: 1 μF
• Live circuit detection threshold: >30 V inhibit
Multimeter Functions
• AC voltage: 600 mV to 1000 V (±1% + 3 counts @ 50–60 Hz; ±2% + 3 counts @ 60 Hz–5 kHz)
• DC voltage: Up to 1000 V, 10 MΩ input impedance
• Resistance: 0.1 Ω to 50 MΩ
• Capacitance: 100.0 μF and 9999 μF ranges
• Temperature: -40°C to 537°C
• Continuity and diode testing
• DC millivolts and AC/DC milliamps
Current Clamp (i400)
• Range: 1 A AC to 400 A AC
• Output: 1 mA/Amp
• Maximum conductor diameter: 32 mm
– Key Features
• True-RMS measurements throughout AC ranges
• VFD low-pass filter for motor drive diagnostics
• Fluke Connect® app integration for data logging and temperature compensation
• Large backlit display with auto power-off
• PI/DAR trending via TrendIt™ graphs
– Typical Applications
Motor winding insulation assessment, drive circuit commissioning, predictive motor maintenance, VFD troubleshooting, on-site electrical diagnostics.
– Compatibility & Integration
Fluke Connect® Measurements app enables wireless data transfer, cloud-based storage, and automated temperature compensation for field measurements.
